General safety advice for electrical power tools / Preparing for use
JSecurely support the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much safer than holding it with your hand.
JNever support yourself by placing your hands near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in injury.
JIf a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket.
JAlways work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device.
JAvoid contact with the moving sanding belt.
JDo not work on moistened materials or damp surfaces.
JAlways switch on the device before placing it against the workpiece. After sanding, lift the de- vice from the workpiece before switching it off.
JWhen working always hold the device securely with both hands (see Fig. D). Always keep proper footing and balance.
JSwitch the device off and allow it to come to a complete standstill before you put it down.
JWhen taking a break from your work, before carrying out any tasks on the device itself (e.g. changing the sanding belt) and when you are not using the device, always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
QPreparing for use
Take note of the mains voltage. The mains voltage at the mains socket must match that shown on the rating plate on the device. Devices marked with 230 V can also be operated at 220 V.
QTensioning / changing the sanding belt
Warning! Before you carry out any work on the belt sander always pull the plug out of the mains socket.
1.Then release the tensioner for the sanding belt by moving the tensioning lever 9 fully out- wards (see fig. A). The tensioner is now open and the sanding belt can be removed.
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2.Next insert a new sanding belt or change the belt for one suitable for a different material or one with a different grit size.
Important: The direction of the arrows on the inside of the sanding belt must agree with that on sander housing.
3.Press the tensioning lever 9 back into its initial position.
Adjusting the sanding belt:
jPick up the device, switch it on and turn it over. Adjust the belt tracking by turning the adjuster screw 6 until the edge of the sanding belt is flush with and runs parallel to the edge of the device (Fig. B.).
Important: Always make sure that the sanding belt does not cut into the housing. Check the sanding belt regularly and if neces- sary
QAdvice on use
Light sanding pressure is enough:
jApply light sanding pressure only. The weight of the belt sander alone is adequate to pro- duce good sanding results. By adopting this approach you will also prolong the life of your sanding belts and obtain a smoother work- piece surface.
Sanding and surfaces:
The sanding output and the quality of the surface finish obtained are determined by the belt speed and the grade of grit on the sanding belt (see the section on “Selecting the correct rotational speed and sanding belt”).
Sanding procedure:
jWith the sander switched on, bring it into con- tact with the workpiece and move it forward carefully. Work in parallel and overlapping widths. Always work in the direction of the grain to avoid undesirable transverse sanding marks. After sanding always lift the device from the workpiece before switching it off.
